On July 16, 2018, at 13.00, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor, welcomed Mr. Michinobu Sugata, President of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and the group paid a visit and discussed the issue of the new Labor Protection Law. The compensation for 400 days for employees who work over 20 years. The update of the Labor Relations Act BE 2518 in the original has some provisions do not correspond to the current situation. In addition, the Ministry of Finance has proposed to increase the minimum advance payment period for Japanese entrepreneurs to have more time to prepare their budgets including the Japan-Thailand Chamber of Commerce. Thai ECC’s policy is to encourage new investments in Chonburi, Chachoengsao and Rayong provinces, at the reception room of the Labor Minister, 6th Floor, Ministry of Labor.
H.E. Police General Adul said 400 days of compensation was paid to employees who worked for 20 years or more. The law was passed by the Council of State. The proposed National Legislative Assembly is expected to be made available this year. Improvement The existing Labor Relations Act 1975 contains some provisions that are inconsistent with the current situation. The proposal of the Ministry of Labor is currently under consideration. It is expected that the draft will be submitted to the National Legislative Assembly in October. The Department of Labor Protection and Welfare will disseminate knowledge about this new law to relevant parties on the website also invited to Japan Chamber of Commerce. Participate in the next seminar. On the issue of wages, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce has proposed to increase the notice period for the increase of the minimum wage in principle, agree to submit to the pay committee for consideration next time.
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